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    • Lesbian, Bisexual, & Asexual Cis Women
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    • Why Get Routine Screenings?
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Trans Men & Non-Binary People

Screening Guidelines for Trans Men and Non-Binary Folks with Breast Tissue
(of normal or average risk)

Those who have had chest reconstruction top surgery

Beginning at age 40:

      • Physical with your doctor or nurse practitioner every year, including a chest & axillary exam.
      • Chest Self-Exam every month.

Those who have had breast reduction top surgery

Beginning at age 40:

      • Mammogram recommended every year.
      • Physical with your doctor or nurse practitioner every year.
      • Breast/Chest Self-Exam every month.

Those who have not had top surgery

Beginning at age 40:

      • Mammogram recommended every year.
      • Physical with your doctor or nurse practitioner every year.
      • Breast/Chest Self-Exam every month.

PLEASE NOTE: These screening guidelines are for those of normal or average risk for breast cancer. Talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner about your breast cancer risk. A family history of breast cancer, a BMI greater than 35, and other factors increase your risk. Your doctor or nurse may recommend that you start mammograms before age 40.

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  • Lesbian, Bisexual, & Asexual Cis Women
  • Trans Men & Non-Binary People
  • Trans Women

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No matter who we are or how we feel about the tissue that hangs from our chest, one thing is true: We deserve mammography and chest wall care that affirms our bodies, genders, and identities.
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